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Patent GB-190521047-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Brake Cylinders for Vacuum & other Fluid-pressure Brakes
Inventor: SISTERSON GEORGE ROBERT
Filed: 1905-10-17
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 21,047. Sisterson, G. R. Oct. 17. Brakes.-Two or more pneumatic brake cylinders and pistons are nested together, to obtain an increased piston area without unduly adding to the dimensions of the cylinder. As applied to a vacuum brake, there may be two cylinders a, b containing pistons c, d, respectively, which are connected by their projections f, g, the lower piston being fitted with a piston-rod e. The spaces above the pistons are exhausted through orifices l, m, passages n, o, and the usual ball valve k. Communication between the train-pipe and the lower side of the piston d is made through a port p, while the space beneath the piston c is connected to the train-pipo through passages q, r, s and the space beneath the piston d. In a modification, the lower cylinder is the smaller, and the projections f, g work in pockets i at the lower end of the compound cylinder. The projections may be riveted to the pistons, and they may consist of U-shaped links connected to both pistons-
Patent GB-190523056-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or in connection with Corliss Valve Gear
Inventor: ROBINSON JOHN EDWARD
Filed: 1905-11-10
Granted: 1906-11-10
Abstract: 23,056. Robinson, J. E., Robinson, E., and Robinson, E. Nov. 10. Valve - gear.-In a Corliss releasing- gear, the rocking- lever b is supported on the reduced end a<1> of the sleeve a, and the arm b<1> is-connected to a similar arm at the other end of the cylinder and to the eccentric-rod k. The valve-lever f, which is connected to the dashpot by the pin f<1>, has an adjustable square catchplate g. The catch d is released by the cam e. Specification No. 6536, A.D. 1888, is referred to.
Patent GB-190524887-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Wheels for Traction Engines, Motor-cars and like Road Vehicles.
Filed: 1905-12-01
Granted: 1906-10-11
Abstract: 24,887. Hattersley & Sons, G., and Korte, C. Dec. 1. Tyres, non-elastic; felloes or rims.-Wooden blocks g are fitted, in single or twin tracks, in pockets in the rim. In the form shown in Figs. 1 and 3, the rim. comprises a base c having an upstanding central web c<1>, side flanges d, d', and through bolts, and partition walls f, formed on the side flanges or on the web c<1>. In the form shown in Fig. 6, the rim pockets are formed by means of a sinuous flange c<1> on the rim base and continuous or segmental side plates m. In other forms, the blocks are driven into recesses stamped out of a rim having side openings to receive wedges, inserted under metal bases fitted under the blocks, for forcing the blocks out of the rim.
Patent GB-190608068-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Stencil Printing Machines and in Stencil Sheets to be used therewith.
Inventor: GESTETNER JACOB
Filed: 1906-04-03
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 8068. Gestetner, J. April 3. Copying documents &c.-Stencil sheets. and their protecting and backing sheets are punched or perforated with holes adapted to fit over a similar series of studs or projections b on a bar a arranged in a printing - machine. The studs may be of various shapes and may he arranged so as to form a signature, trade mark, or other indicator. The bar a is secured in the machine in any suitable manner, but the Figure shows it adapted to be secured to the chains or bands described in Specification No. 25,373, A.D. 1901. For this purpose, plates g carried by the bar a are hinged to knuckles g<3> carried by the chains &c. The bar a is formed with end guides e and a side guide f by means of which the stencil sheet &c. is easily guided into position on the studs.
Patent GB-190610242-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Looms for "Royal Axminster" Carpets and the like.
Inventor: ADAMS JOSHUA LAWRANCE
Filed: 1906-05-02
Granted: 1907-01-31
Abstract: 10,242. Adams, J. L. May 2. Looms, pile-cutting in.-In looms for weaving Royal Axminster carpets and the like, a comb C is arranged on the top of the straight knife K<1>, when straight and circular knives are used for cutting the pile yarns from the tubes, so that as the knife K<1> comes up to the yarns, the comb separates and holds them while the circular knife K acts in conjunction with the knife K<1> to cut off the yarns. The knife K travels between the comb and the knife K'. When guillotine knives are used, the comb is mounted on the front knife. The comb may be made separately and be secured to the knife, or it may be made integral with the knife. The teeth may have straight sides and be curved to the points, or they may be triangular with both sides inclined, or with one side inclined and one straight. The teeth c<1>, Fig. 6, may be cut at an angle, so that they push the pile yarns to one side and hold them tight. In the Provisional Specification, it is stated that the teeth of the comb may be formed on the edge of the knife blade.
Patent GB-190613037-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sharpening Device.
Inventor: HUBACHER GOTTLIEB
Filed: 1906-06-05
Granted: 1906-11-29
Abstract: 13,037. Hubacher, G., and Joss, C. June 5. Sharpening.-In a device for sharpening knives, scythe blades, &c., two hardened pieces, one a rod c, Fig. 1, and the other a disk e on a spindle f, are removably held in a frame b mounted in a handle a The disk is prevented from turning by the screw g, and the rod is held in position by the screw d. In a modification, two disks e, Fig. 3, on spindles f are mounted in a bow b<3>. One disk may be replaced by a square plate h or a triangular plate i having curved sides and rounded corners, or two plates of such shape may be used, or a curved triangular plate may be used with a square plate. The top plate is prevented from rotating by the screw g.
Patent GB-190618778-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with the Cross Winding of Yarn, Thread, or String.
Inventor: CRAVEN PHINEHAS PEARSON
Filed: 1906-08-22
Granted: 1907-07-11
Abstract: 18,778. Craven, P. P. Aug. 22. Winding.-In building a cop, bobbin, or cheese by cross-winding, and particularly those of conical shape such as are used in the hosiery trade, provision is made to ensure that the pressure of the thread-guide on the cop &o., and the tension in the yarn, thread, or string passing to it, are kept constant during each traverse of the thread-guide and also as the cop increases in diameter. The oscillating thread-guide A is hinged at A' and is drawn against the cop C by a spring H carried by a band or chain G. The end of the band G is fixed to a slowly-rotating shaft W from which it is gradually let off to diminish the pressure as the diameter of the cop increases. The yarn &c. K passes through a tension device consisting of two disks L, pressed together by a spring M mounted on a pivoted shaper plate N. The shaper plate is moved so as to lessen the pressure of the spring on the tension disks, as the cop is being built up by a finger O moving in a slide P. The finger O is operated through a spring chain R which is slowly wound up on the rotating shaft W. When building a conical shaped cop &c., the pressure of the threadguide A and the pressure of the tension disks are varied throughout each traverse to compensate for the conical shape of the cop by passing the band G and a band S over a pulley F, carried by an arm E which is oscillated by a shaft D to alternately tighten and slacken the band as the thread-guide passes from the apex to the base of the cone.
Patent GB-190618913-A (GB)
Title: A Regulating Valve for Liquids
Inventor: MERRILL JOHN
Filed: 1906-08-24
Granted: 1907-02-14
Abstract: 18,913. Merrill, J. Aug. 24. Regulating discharge from valves; self-closing valves; lift valves; casings.-A self-closing valve is constructed to discharge a required quantity of liquid before the valve closes. A lift valve D is connected to a piston C which works in a cylinder B connected by means of a tail I to the inlet J, spaces S being formed between the parts J, I to allow the liquid access to a space K between the chamber. B and the valve casing. The valve D is opened by means of a push-rod E, and when this is released the closing of the valve is delayed until sufficient water to move the piston C the required distance passes through an aperture H in the chamber B. The time of closure of the valve D depends on how far the piston C has been pushed into the chamber B, and this is regulated by a stop M which can be adjusted in position by means of a set-screw N.
Patent GB-190622315-A (GB)
Title: A Safety or Emergency Brake for Vehicles.
Inventor: WHITE CHARLES FELGATE
Filed: 1906-10-09
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 22,315. White, C. F., and Gallon, E. Oct. 9. Brakes.-An emergency brake for motor - omnibuses, tramcars, and otber vehicles comprises an eccentric brake segment which is mounted inside the ordinary wheels and can be made to bear upon, or bite into, the ground. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 1, a segment C is mounted on the wheel axle B at each side of the vehicle, and can be brought into contact with the road by the driver by means of a handle E and rod D, or by the conductor. As the vehicle moves on, there is a tendency for the brake to be applied more strongly, owing to the eccentricity of the segment, until the latter engages a stop F, when the car wheels may be raised from the ground. The segment C', Fig. 3, has an eccentric braking-surface c' and a nose or plough c<2>, either of which can be caused to act on the road by means of a handle E<3> and worm gearing g, G. The nose digs into the road, and is kept vertically below the axle by a stop. In a modification, a pin passing through a slot in the segment C<1> maintains the segment in position with the braking-surface c<1> in contact with the road, and, when this pin is withdrawn, the segment can be further rotated until the nose c<2> comes into operation, when it is held by another stop.
Patent GB-190624986-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Electrolytic Deposition of Metals.
Inventor: COWPER-COLES SHERARD OSBORN
Filed: 1906-11-06
Granted: 1907-10-31
Abstract: 24,986. Coles, S. O. Cowper-. Nov. 6. Metals, refining.-In the production of refined copper, iron, zinc, &c. from crude metal or from ores, the metal is deposited twice in its passage from the anode to the cathode, so that it undergoes a. double refining - process. This is effected by employing an intermediate electrode of the same metal as that to be deposited, this metal being in the refined state. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 2, the cathode b, intermediate electrode c, and anode d are arranged concentrically, the cathode being rotatable as described in Specification No. 21,974, A.D. 1898. The electrolyte in the space e (catholyte) is kept separate from that contained in the space f (anolyte) ; the electrolytes are withdrawn at intervals, and filtered and purified. The anolyte or catholyte may be employed to rotate the cathode, as described in Specification No. 9731, A.D. 1900; in this case, the two electrolytes are kept separate, for example, by means of a hood. In treating ores, an insoluble anode of, say, carbon or lead is employed, the crude ore being placed between the anode and intermediate electrode ; anolyte and catholyte may be of different composition. The stationary electrodes can be moved or turned at intervals as desired ; this is conveniently effected by suspending them from rollers i running on a track j round the edge of the vat. As the intermediate electrode increases in diameter, it may be convenient to substitute a larger cathode at intervals. The inner side of the intermediate electrode may be provided with baffles to prevent the catholyte from being carried round with the cathode, and to ensure friction on the surface of the metal deposited. With this apparatus, the current density employed at the anode may be lower than that employed at the cathode.
Patent GB-190628571-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Fire-guard and Trivet.
Inventor: CHRISTIE STALMAN
Filed: 1906-12-14
Granted: 1907-04-04
Abstract: 28,571. Christie, S., and Negus, G. Dec. 14. Fire-guards.-A wirework fire-guard, which is suspended from the grate bars by hooks e, is made of two parts hinged at the centre, so that the upper part b may fold back to an horizontal position to serve as a trivet as shown in Fig. 3, or to a vertical position as shown in plan in Fig. 6. Hinged flaps c, d, adapted to serve as trivets, are also fitted. When used as an ordinary guard, the flap d rests upon the flap c, and the upper part is held in a vertical position by stays h, Fig. 1. The upper part is held in an horizontal position by means of stays g, Fig. 3, which engage with hooks k formed on the lower part ; in this position, the stays h lie against the surface of the upper part. When in the completed folded position, the flap d is held horizontal by the stays g, h which hook on to eyes m, and the flap c is supported by staysf.
Patent GB-190709927-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Lubricating Means for Axles or the like.
Inventor: GREENING WILLIAM JAMES
Filed: 1907-04-29
Granted: 1907-07-25
Abstract: 9927. Greening, W. J. April 29. Pulleys and driving-drums.-Relates to means for lubricating the axles of vehicles, applicable also to bearings for pulleys, wheels, &c. An oil reservoir 7, placed beneath or within the axle 1, communicates by a passage 6 with a groove 5 on the spindle 2. The passage 6 and groove 5 contain wicks 9, 8, which may be moved towards or away from one another to adjust the rate at which the oil is supplied to the bearing surface. Washers 12, 14, 15 retain the oil within the axle-box 10 and prevent the entrance of dirt &c. Fig. 4 shows a modification, in which the spindle 2 has a longitudinal bore 2 forming an oil reservoir. A wick 28, passing through a hollow tube 27, or through a slot in the side of a screw, ronveys oil to a groove 24, which contains two wicks 29, 30 movable with respect to the wick 28. In another modification, a passage connects the ends of the reservoir 20 and the groove 24.
Patent GB-190710007-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Method of and Means for Altering the Working Speed of Poly-phase Motors.
Filed: 1907-04-30
Granted: 1908-01-23
Abstract: 10,007. Siemens Bros. Dynamo Works, and Poynder, H. B. April 30. Motors, controlling.-In order to obtain a definite reduction in the speed of an asynchronous machine and to maintain the reduced speed approximately constant, the rotor is connected up to a motorgenerator c, d consisting of a low and a high frequency asynchronous machine, the latter being connected to the mains to which the surplus energy taken therefrom by the motor a is returned. The motor a is started by means of resistance b, and then connected to the motor-generator c, d by the two-way switch b<1>. The rotors of the machines c, d may be of the short-circuited, squirrel-cage or other suitable type. If the machines c, d are directly coupled together, the ratio of the number of poles on the machine d to that on the machine c must be as the frequency of the current in the mains to that of the slip current in the rotor of the machine a. The rotor of the lower frequency machine c may preferably be made of relatively higher resistance than that of the machine d, so that the speed of the motorgenerator may not be affected by any small slip of the motor a. When two or more motors a are required to be run simultaneously at reduced speeds, they may be connected to a corresponding number of low-frequency machines coupled to a single high-frequency machine, and the numbers of poles of the low-frequency machines may be different to give different speed reductions. To vary the speed reduction of the motor a, the machines c, d may be coupled together by a change-speed gear.
Patent GB-190710970-A (GB)
Inventor: LLOYD FARQUHAR CELYNIN
Filed: 1907-05-10
Granted: 1908-02-27
Abstract: 10,970. Lloyd, F. C. May 10. Boxes for eggs etc.; partitioned and cellular boxes. -A box for eggs, poultry, &c. comprises a top or lid section a, Figs. 1 and 2, a bottom section b, and any convenient number of intermediate sections c. All of the sections may hold trays d divided into compartments d<1>, layers e of felt being interposed between the trays. To connect the sections together, one side is provided with hook connexions f, Fig. 2, the other three sides having plates h, Fig. 3, with slots or sockets h<1> with which engage depending spring catches i. The lid may be secured by a padlock in the usual way.
Patent GB-190713620-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Regenerative Gas Furnaces.
Inventor: SIEMENS FREDERICK CARL
Filed: 1907-06-12
Granted: 1907-10-17
Abstract: 13,620. Siemens, F. C. June 12. Valves for regenerative furnaces. The reversing- valves which are situated. at the ends of regenerative gas furnaces of the kind described in Specification No. 14,947, A.D. 1906, aro operated simultaneously by means of chain gearing. The levers c, from which are suspended the valves a, are provided with extensions to which are attached an endless chain, passing over pulleys d, e and round a chain-wheel f fixed to a spur-wheel g. The latter is operated through a pinion i by a crank h. A reversing-valve for determining which regenerator shall be traversed by the air is contained within a casing k, and is operated simultaneously with the valves at the ends of the furnace. This valve is of the butterfly type and is mounted on a shaft l, Fig. 3, to which is keyed a lever m provided with a counterweight n. A lever o, provided with tappets q, which engage the lever m, is mounted loosely on the shaft l and is attached to the chain. When one of the tappets engages the arm m, the two arms move together until the dead-point is reached, whereupon the arm m completes its movement under the action of the counterweight.
Patent GB-190714647-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Channeling Machines.
Inventor: LAKE HAROLD WILLIAMSON
Filed: 1907-06-25
Granted: 1907-12-31
Abstract: 14,647. Lake, H. W., [Ingersoll-Rand Co.]. June 25. Undercutting.-In a roller guide for channelling- machines, the axles of the inner plain guide-roller 3 and the outer flanged guide-roller 4 are provided with longitudinal oil passages 6, 7, feeding inwardly from the ends to a point within the rollers, where they are provided with branch ducts 8, 9 feeding to the bore of the rollers. The axles 5, 14 are removably secured by locking-bolts 23 and screw caps 27. The outer roller support 2 is detachably secured to the inner support 1 by means of bolts 31 passing through the support 2 and engaging at their inner ends with open-topped recesses 35 in the support 1. The outer ends of the bolts 31 are formed with slots 40 to receive tapered keys 42, and, to avoid the loss of the keys and bolts when the supports 1, 2 are separated, the bolts are surrounded by springs 43 acting against flanges 47. The adjacent faces of the supports 1, 2 are provided with interlocking connexion to ensure alinement, for example horizontal tongues and grooves.
Patent GB-190716853-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in a Process of and Apparatus for the Manufacture of Bicarbonate of Soda.
Inventor: FINLAY ROBERT HUGH FORSYTHE
Filed: 1907-07-23
Granted: 1908-07-23
Abstract: 16,853. Finlay, R. H. F. July 23. Chlorine: hydrogen.-Chlorine is produced at the anode and hydrogen and ammonia at the cathode in an electrolytic process for treating mother liquors of the ammonia soda process preferably in an apparatus such as that described in Specification No. 1716, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Electrolysis].
Patent GB-190719274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Receivers for Wireless Telegraphy
Inventor: EISENSTEIN SIMON
Filed: 1907-08-27
Granted: 1908-03-12
Abstract: 19,274. Eisenstein, S. Aug. 27. Telegraphs. - In order to reduce the damping in the oscillation circuit of receiving-systems for wireless telegraphy, the secondary 3<1> of the transformer located in the oscillation circuit 2 is brought into the field of the primary 3 for brief intervals only. The secondary is arranged in circuit with the detector 6 and a condenser 7.
Patent GB-190726520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Furniture
Inventor: MAURICE LUCET
Filed: 1907-11-30
Abstract: 26,520. Lucet, M., and Perraud, R. Feb. 2, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Book-cases ; book stands.-Relates to combination furniture which may be used simultaneously or successively as a bed, settee, dressing-table, book stand, book-case, cupboard, or whatnot. The whole is formed with an upper part A, which may be open or closed and fitted with shelves &c., and a lower part B adapted to receive a convertible settee and couch D, a hinged convertible couch-back and table a, and pull-out shelves or reading-tables c. The two casings A, B may be in one piece or in separate pieces as shown in Figs. 6 and 7 respectively, and, as shown in Fig. 8, the casing A may be supported on legs while the end parts form the ends of a pull-out bed D. The bed may have folding ends g adapted to be turned under the mattress d when converted into a settee. When the bed is used as a settee, a cover is placed over the mattress and may be retained in position by adjustable straps and rods, which are made to engage hooks or rings on the frame f.
Patent GB-190800343-A (GB)
Title: A Typewriter Adapted to Imprint Musical Notes and Signs
Inventor: LAFARIE GABRIEL MARIE NICOLAS
Filed: 1908-01-06
Granted: 1908-12-17
Abstract: 343. Lafarie, G. M. N. Jan. 10, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Typewriters.-Relates to typewriters for music, and more particularly to means for shifting the paper - carriage to enable the characters. to be written at the proper points on the staff. Each type-bar carries two characters, either of which is brought into use by shifting the pivot of the typebar in known manner. The paper is carried by rollers F, G mounted in a frame A, B, which is carried by arms Z turning about pivots C on the carriage. The arms Z may be raised and lowered with respect to arms H mounted on the pivots C, and are held in the upper position by means of a pin and a spring catch. The arms H may be raised and lowered with respect to arms I also mounted on the pivots C, and are held in the upper position by means of a pin N .and catch M. The frame A, B may thus be caused to occupy any one of three different positions, which correspond to three different staves. The arms I are connected at their lower ends by a rod Y having a projection, which slides on a rod D carried by arms W turning about the pivots C. The rod D is connected by arms E to pairs of levers O, P, Q, the levers Q being connected at their front ends by a rod R. By means of fourteen piano keys c bearing camsurfaces of different depths, the rod R may be depressed to different extents, and the paper-carriage correspondingly raised. The cams on the keys may be supplemented by other devices, such as a series of movable stops T at different heights. The lever O is pivoted to the lever P, so that by depression of its front end, the paper-carriage is raised through an interval of an octave. By depression of the lever P, which is pivoted to the lever Q, the paper-carriage is lowered through an interval of an octave. By means of the. keys c, a note may be written on the staff at any point within the limits of two octaves.
Patent GB-190802600-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Straight Vaults or Arches.
Inventor: LUND JENS GABRIEL FREDRIK
Filed: 1908-02-05
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 2600. Lund, J. G. F. Feb. 14, 1907, [date appliedfor under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Building-blocks.-Straight vaults or arches are formed of blocks 1, Figs. 2 and 3, which break joint and are tied together by rods 3 and nuts 4. The blocks are supported by temporary centering not shown, and are grooved to receive the rods 3, the grooves being also recessed at intervals to grip the cement joint-filling, which is applied after the rods are put in tension. Solid beams placed side by side may be used instead of the rows of blocks, or the vault may be cast completely in concrete in which are formed the grooves for the rods,